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Uber Increasing Minimum Fares in DC Region

Bad news, D.C. area Uber riders: your fare is about to get more expensive if you take short trips. Uber is increasing its minimum UberX fare by $1, going from $5.35 to $6.35. And D.C. isn't alone: the company is bumping the minimum fare in 24 cities in the United States. >>> Read more.

National Zoo in D.C. Brings in a Sex Tiger

A new male Sumatran tiger at the National Zoo is single and ready to mingle. Sparky, a 12-year-old, has arrived in Washington, D.C., as part of a species survival breeding plan.

Sparky will gradually be introduced to the zoo's female tiger, Damai, in hopes of getting them to breed at some point. >>> Read more.

Fake Concert Ticket Bust: Drake, Adele, Barbra Streisand Tickets Confiscated

• Manassas suspect arrested after allegedly selling fake tickets to a Black Sabbath show at Jiffy Lube Live, according to Maryland police.

5 Years Later, DC Earthquake Still Causing Problems

• The Washington Monument is still suffering from the damage today.

Brand New Renderings of Future DC United Stadium Released

• It won't be long before the team moves into its new home in Buzzard Point.

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